Approach Speed Calculator Pro vs Pressurisation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Approach Speed Calculator Pro
This tool helps pilots quickly and accurately calculate approach speeds for safe landings, following Boeing's FCTM procedures. It supports all Boeing models and is also recommended for Airbus and other jet aircraft.
- Calculate approach speeds
- Follows Boeing FCTM procedures
- Supports all Boeing models
- Recommended for Airbus and other jets
- Accurate landing speed determination
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Good morning, Captain. Join over 6,000 pilots who use this tool to brief the approach speed for every landing, even in gusty, challenging conditions. Set the runway and the wind with one finger on the compass, set your VREF, and the approach speed is there. No mental math, no typing. BUILT ON THE BOEING METHOD The wind additive follows the Boeing Flight Crew Training Manual (FCTM): half of the steady headwind component plus the full gust increment, never less than VREF + 5 and never more than the limit you choose, VREF + 15 or VREF + 20. With a tailwind only VREF + 5 applies. It applies from the 727 to the 787, and the same method is in use on Airbus and other jets. WHAT YOU SEE • Approach speed, with the additive shown as VREF + n • Headwind or tailwind component and crosswind component, each with its gust • Colors that speak: green inside normal values, yellow for caution, red beyond limits • A warning when the approach speed gets close to your full flaps limit speed • Descent rate for a 3 degree path • Ground speed on final • Reference stall speed MADE FOR THE FLIGHT DECK • A compass you drag: outer ring for the wind, center for the runway. Fine tune degree by degree with the buttons • Dark instrument display, easy to read by day and by night • iPhone and iPad, with landscape on iPad • Knots and feet per minute, or meters per second • Works offline. No account, no ads, no subscription For reference only. This app does not replace your aircraft manuals or your company procedures.
Pressurisation
Visualize aircraft cabin pressurization with realistic cockpit instruments. Explore different aircraft types and monitor key metrics like cabin altitude and differential pressure. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and students.
- Cockpit-style instrument displays
- Multiple aircraft type modes
- Cabin altitude monitoring
- Differential pressure display
- Cabin climb rate indicator
- Ground speed display
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Transform Your Flight Experience with Advanced Cabin Monitoring Cabin Pressurisation is your companion for understanding and visualising how aircraft cabins are pressurised at altitude. Whether for training, education, or curiosity, this app brings complex systems to life with authentic cockpit-style instruments and intuitive displays. Cockpit Modes (Tailored to Aircraft Types): Advanced EFIS – State-of-the-art display (max 9.0 ΔP) Turboprop – For smaller turboprop aircraft (max 5.5 ΔP) Corporate Jet 8.6 PSI – Inspired by a renowned business jet (max 8.9 ΔP) Corporate Jet 10 PSI – Modelled after the fastest business jet (max 9.6 ΔP) Airliner Legacy – Classic jet airliner design (max 9.1 ΔP) Airliner EFIS – Modern jetliner interface (max 8.6 ΔP) Key Features: Cabin Altitude Gauge (CABIN ALT) – Displays cabin altitude in thousands of feet. Differential Pressure Gauge (ΔP) – Shows the pressure difference between cabin and outside air. Variometer (CABIN CLIMB) – Tracks the rate of cabin altitude change. Ground Speed Display – Monitors ground speed in knots. Limitations: GPS Dependent – Best performance when your device is near a window. Mach Indicator – Approximate only (based on ground speed and altitude). Important: This app is designed for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for certified aircraft systems or instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pressurisation at Free against Approach Speed Calculator Pro's $2.99. Pressurisation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Approach Speed Calculator Pro's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Pressurisation is free to download; Approach Speed Calculator Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pressurisation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Approach Speed Calculator Pro has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Approach Speed Calculator Pro ships an update every 3 months, Pressurisation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Approach Speed Calculator Pro | Pressurisation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Riccardo Arrigoni |
Customer experience
Approach Speed Calculator Pro
Pressurisation
In-app purchases
Approach Speed Calculator Pro
No in-app purchases
Pressurisation
No in-app purchases
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